Day 2:
Delhi - In three thousand years of its existence, has remained the capital of
India and has played a pivotal role in Indian history. The city is divided in two
parts, old Delhi and New Delhi. Post breakfast at the hotel, visit the
world famous Qutub minar. The tallest building in India, was built in the 12th
century AD and has koranic inscriptions on it. Drive past President House,
Parliament House (House of Representatives) and India Gate - War Memorial
(stop for photography) and Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple
built by Birlas, a leading Indian industrialist company. Also visit the Raj Ghat,
where the soul of the great Indian leader, the father of the nation, Mahatma
Gandhi lies in peace. Evening free to visit the handicrafts showrooms.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3:
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Post breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Agra. Agra…the majestic capital of the
Mughals has placed it self in the world map as the most sought after
destination in the world. The city of Taj Mahal as it is known to the world, it is
also a city of magical splendours and city having the most magnificent
monuments in India, standing testimony to its glorious past. Agra remained
the seat of almost four Mughal emperors. While Babur settled here, Humayun
and Akbar guarded it and Jehangir and Shahajehan beautified it. Upon
arrival check in at hotel and take some rest. Later sightseeing of Agra. Visit
the Idmat Ullah, the beautiful mausoleum built by Noorjehan for her father.
This massive structure in marble is an enchanting piece of Mughal art. Built
before the Taj it is supposed to be the first complete marble structure of that
period. Itmad ud Daulah or Ghias ud Din Beg was the Prime Minister in the
court of Jehangir and also father of Jehangir’s favourite wife Noor Jehan. The
tomb was built by Noor Jehan after her father’s death. After some rest visit
the Agra fort. From the sight of it the magnificent structure in Red Sand Stone
looks strong and invincible. The fort is built with Red Sand stone and is
supposed to be the predecessor of the Red Fort of Delhi. Many buildings
inside the fort were built by Shahajehan, unique among which is the stunning
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